The late Herschel Jacobs’ rodina & přátelé

(all pictures courtesy of Stanley Janousek)

NEW YORK (Leden 21, 2016) – Ring 8’s first monthly meeting of 2016 was held this past Tuesday evening at O’Neil’s Restaurant in Maspeth, New York.

International boxing judge John McKaie (levý) was the guest speaker. McKaie has judged nearly 800 profesionální boje, počítaje v to 23 mistrovství světa.

Kroužek 8 historian Henry Hascup (doprava) eulogized and made a historical tribute to the late Herschel Jacobs, who passed away this past December at the age of 75 (na obrázku vpravo). Jacobs (27-20-2, 11 KO) fought professionally between 1960 a 1978. His most notable win was a 10-round decision in 1971 against three-time world light heavyweight champion and Hall-of-Famer, Harold Johnson, at the famed Sunnyside Garden in Queens. Jacobs also gave Rubin “Hurikán” Povozník (4-0) his first pro loss in 1962 by way of a six-round decision.

Jim Kinney (speaking) made a special presentation to Herschel Jacobs’ son (far left). Kroužek 8 historian Henry Hascup (white shirt) a kroužek 8 prezident Bob Duffy (krajní pravice) also took part in the presentation.